1994-07-07 P&Z Meeting City of Southlake, Texas
REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 7, 1994
LOCATION: 667 North Carroll Avenue, Southlake, Texas
City Council Chambers of City Hall
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order.
2. Oath of Office for New Members.
3. Approval of Minutes of the June 23, 1994 P & Z Meeting.
4. Administrative Comments.
5. Consider ZA 94 -55, Rezoning Request for a 21.568 acre tract of land situated in the
John A. Freeman Survey, Abstract No. 529, being legally described as a
portion of Lots 2 and 3, Block B, Southlake Business Park and also Tracts
1B and 1B2, John A. Freeman Survey, Abstract No. 529. Location: South
of East Southlake Blvd., West of South Kimball Ave. Current Zoning:
"B -1" Business Service Park District; Requested Zoning: "C -3" General
Commercial District. Amended Request: "B -1" Business Service Park
District to "S -P -2" Generalized Site Plan District. Owners: Greenway
Investment Company and Dan V. Matise. Applicants: Greenway
Investment Company, Tommy M. Pigg and/or Phillip Bressinck, Agents.
Continuation of Public Hearing.
6. Consider ZA 94 -59, Specific Use Permit for the development of an indoor baseball
facility and outdoor fields for instruction and entertainment per Ordinance
No. 480, Section 45.1 #11 on property legally described as Lot 5, Block
1, Phase I and Lots 6 and 7, Block 1, Phase II, Greenlee Business Park and
approximately 5.17 acres out of Tract 6 in the John A. Freeman Survey,
Abstract No. 529. Location: West of South Kimball Ave., North of East
Continental Ave. Current Zoning: "I -1" Light Industrial District.
Owners: E.L.F.M. Inc. and Chris Lamon. Applicant: Texas Baseball
Center, David L. and Beverly Thorne and Robert Walton, Agents.
Continuation of Public Hearing.
7. Consider ZA 94 -60, Plat Revision of Lot 6 and Lot 7, Block 1, Greenlee Business
Park, Phase II, and 9.177 acres of land in the John A. Freeman Survey,
Abstract No. 529, and Lot 5, Block 1, Greenlee Business Park, Phase I,
and being revised to Lot 5R and Lot 8, Block 1, Greenlee Business Park,
Phase I. Location: West of South Kimball Ave., North of East
City of Southlake, Texas
Continental Ave. Current Zoning: "I -1" Light Industrial District. Owner:
E.L.F.M. Inc. and Chris Lamon. Applicant: Texas Baseball Center,
David L. Thorne and Robert Walton, Agents.
Continuation of Public Hearing.
8. Consider ZA 94 -66, Rezoning Request for a 0.50 acre tract of land situated in the
A.A. Freeman Survey, Abstract No. 522. Location: South of N.
Peytonville Ave., West of Southridge Lakes Addition. Current Zoning:
"AG" Agricultural; Requested Zoning: "SF -20A" Single - Family
Residential District. Owner /Applicant: Fred R. Joyce.
Public Hearing.
9. Consider ZA 94 -67, Rezoning Request for a 1.45 acre tract of land situated in the
John A. Freeman Survey, Abstract No. 529. Location: 2111 E. Southlake
Blvd. Current Zoning: "AG" Agricultural; Requested Zoning: "C -1"
Neighborhood Commercial District. Owner /Applicant: Wayne Howell.
Public Hearing.
10. Consider ZA 94 -68, Rezoning and Concept Plan approval for a 30.4315 acre tract
of land situated in the T.M. Hood Survey, Abstract No. 706. Location:
East side of Shady Oaks Dr., South of W. Highland St. Current Zoning:
"AG" Agricultural; Requested Zoning: "CS" Community Service District.
Owner /Applicant Carroll Independent School District.
Public Hearing.
11. Consider ZA 94 -69, Rezoning Request for a 4.7 acre tract of land and a 4.742 acre
tract of land situated in the Jesse G. Allen Survey, Abstract No. 18.
Location: North side of Union Church (W. Continental Blvd.),
approximately 600' West of Davis Blvd. Current Zoning: "I -1 "Light
Industrial District; Requested Zoning: "SF -1A" Single - Family
Residential District. Applicant: City of Southlake.
Public Hearing.
12. Consider ZA 94 -70, Rezoning Request for 9.836 acres, being three (3) tracts of
land out of the R.P. Estes Subdivision situated in the T.W. Mann Survey,
Abstract No. 1107. Location: East side of Sam School Road
approximately 800' North of West Dove Road. Current Zoning: "I -1"
Light Industrial District; Requested Zoning: "AG" Agricultural.
Applicant: City of Southlake.
Public Hearing.
13. Meeting Adjourned.
City of Southlake, Texas
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official bulletin boards at City Hall, 667
North Carroll Avenue, Southlake, Texas, on Friday, July 1, 1994 at 5:00 p.m., pursuant to the Texas
Government Code, Chapter 551.
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Sandra L. LeGrand
City Secretary
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please
advise the City Secretary 48 hours in advance at 481 -5581 extension 704, and reasonable
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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 7, 1994
MINUTES
Commission Present: Chairman, Joe Wright; Members: Nick McGarity, Randy Arnold, James
Murphy, Ernest Johnson, Lanny Tate and Arthur Hobbs.
Commissioner Absent: Commissioner Murphy was absent for Agenda Items #1 -5.
City Staff Present: Community Development Director, Greg Last; Planner, Tom Elgin; Zoning
Administrator, Karen Gandy; and Community Development Secretary, Bobbye Shire.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wright at 7:30 p.m.
Agenda Item #2. Oath of Office for New Members
Reappointed members of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Joe L. Wright, Ernest Johnson and
Randy Arnold, and newly appointed member Arthur Hobbs recited the Oath of Office and were
sworn in by the Community Development Secretary, Bobbye Shire.
Chairman Wright opened the Commission for nominations for election to the position of Chairman
of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner McGarity nominated Joe L. Wright.
Motion was made to cease nominations for the position of Chairman of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Motion: Tate
Second: Johnson
Ayes: McGarity, Arnold, Johnson, Tate and Hobbs
Nays: none
Approved: 5 -1
Motion was made to elect Joe L. Wright as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion: McGarity
Second: Johnson
Ayes: McGarity, Arnold, Johnson, Tate and Hobbs
Nays: none
Approved: 5 -1
Chairman Wright opened the Commission for nominations for election to the position of Vice
Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Arnold nominated Lanny Tate.
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Motion was made to cease nominations for the position of Vice Chairman of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Motion: Johnson
Second: McGarity
Ayes: McGarity, Arnold, Johnson, Wright and Hobbs
Nays: none
Approved: 5 -1
Motion was made to elect Lanny Tate as Vice Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion: Arnold
Second: Hobbs
Ayes: McGarity, Arnold, Johnson, Wright and Hobbs
Nays: none
Approved: 5 -1
Agenda Item #3, Approval of Minutes of the June 23. 1994 P & Z Meeting
Motion was made to approve the Minutes of the June 23, 1994 Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting.
Motion: McGarity
Second: Johnson
Ayes: McGarity, Wright, Johnson, and Tate
Nays: none
Abstain: Arnold, Hobbs
Approved: 4 -0 -2
Agenda Item #4. Administrative Comments
The Planning and Zoning Commissioners welcomed Arthur Hobbs as its newest member.
Community Development Director, Greg Last commented to the members of the audience and
Commission that the air conditioner in the Council Chambers was not working properly and that
nothing could be done to make the temperature cooler at that time.
Agenda Item #5. ZA 94 -55. Rezoning Request /Southlake Business Park
Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy, informed the Commission that Mark J. Taub, Controller for
the Applicant, Greenway Investment Company, has requested by letter that this item be tabled to the
July 21, 1994 Planning and Zoning Meeting and continue the Public Hearing.
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Motion was made to table Item #4, ZA 94 -55, Rezoning Request for Southlake Business Park at the
request of Mark J. Taub, Controller for the Applicant, Greenway Investment Company, to the
July 21, 1994 Planning and Zoning Meeting and continue the Public Hearing.
Motion: McGarity
Second: Arnold
Ayes: McGarity, Arnold, Wright, Johnson, Tate and Hobbs
Nays: none
Approved: 6 -0
Agenda Item #6. ZA 94 -59. Specific Use Permit
Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy, informed the Commission that the Applicant's request is for
Specific Use Permit approval for the development of an indoor baseball facility and outdoor fields
for instruction and entertainment per Ordinance No. 480, Section 45.1 #11 on property legally
described as Lot 5, Block 1, Phase I and Lots 6 and 7, Block 1, Phase II, Greenlee Business Park and
approximately 5.17 acres out of Tract 6 in the John A. Freeman Survey, Abstract No. 529. The
location is West of South Kimball Ave., North of East Continental Ave. The Current Zoning is "I -1"
Light Industrial District. The Land Use Category is Industrial. The Owners are E.L.F.M. Inc. and
Chris Lamon and the Applicant is Texas Baseball Center, David L. Thorne and Robert Walton,
Agents. Six written notices were sent out within the 200' notification area and three written
responses was received in favor and one written response (from Billie Farrar, Scott Farrar & Nat
Gibbs) was opposed. Three written responses were received from outside the 200' notification area
in favor and two written responses from outside the 200' notification area were opposed.
Commissioner McGarity verified with Ms. Gandy that Mrs. Eddie Chiles was the principle of
E.L.F.M. Inc. owning the property to the North. Ms. Gandy confirmed that she was the owner.
Matt Goodwin, Project Engineer, Goodwin and Marshall, was present to represent this item.
Mr. Goodwin stated that Ms. Beverly Thorne, Bob Walton and Ed Schwartz would address issues
and answer questions from the Commission in addition to his representation.
Mr. Goodwin expressed to the Commission that the project was important in today's youth society
and would be an important boom for the City of Southlake to have this project within its boundaries.
The proposal is for an indoor pitching and batting facility and outdoor facilities including a major
ball field at the center of the property facing out toward S. Kimball Road. Little Fenway Park for
the smaller children will be up against the residential zoned property. Mr. Goodwin discussed the
abundance of trees along the borderlines which will also act as buffers and he requested that a 6'
stockade fence be installed instead of a masonry fence bordering the residential boundary. He
commented that the lighting on the ball fields had been oriented so that light would not directly shine
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toward the property to the West which was recently zoned residential. He passed out information
on the hours of operation and discussed this with the Commission.
Beverly Thorne provided a color exhibit of the proposed baseball facility. She commented that this
was a business enterprise which would provide a service for children ages 9 -18 years. She stated that
the facility would be a bridge between recreation and high school, it would provide qualified
instruction to train properly, thus avoiding injuries, it would give the children a more competitive
form of baseball, and it would take the pressure off the use of public parks. The operation would
facilitate select baseball teams and it would also eliminate the need to drive to Fort Worth or Dallas
to attend a facility of this type.
Rob Walton, Managing Partner, told the Commission that he has played baseball from the age of
7 -31. Baseball has been a big part of his life. He earned a college scholarship and played
professional baseball with the Baltimore Orioles. He currently teaches and coaches at another
facility. His desire is to coach and teach young children how to play baseball at this new facility
thus building their self- confidence. Without good instruction, children tend to give up. He wants
to reach children with technique and time and a work ethic which will grow into success in life.
Positive feedback in a child's talent leads to better schoolwork and a better overall self image. Lack
of knowledge in younger children leads to injuries early on. Quality instruction and a child being
taught to do things right from the beginning lends to having more fun in life.
Commissioner Hobbs asked if they expected to experience any adverse effects from gangs and if
there had been any police problems after hours at the facility that Mr. Walton now manages. Mr.
Walton said that there had been no problems in the four years he has worked there.
Commissioner McGarity asked if a public address system was planned for the facility and the
applicant said there would not be any outdoor amplification.
Commissioner Johnson commented that the late hours might create problems with residents. Ms.
Thorne commented that Southlake public parks cutoff was 12:00 midnight and that their facility
would cease operation around 10:30 p.m.
Ed Schwartz Jr., VP of Ed's Electric Lighting Services, provided the Commission with a presentation
explaining the lighting equipment to be used on the ball fields and stated his job as contractor would
be to get the acceptable light level shields and fine tune the lighting to whatever is acceptable. He
also handed out aerial photos of other ball fields in residential neighborhoods and explained their
effect on the residents.
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Mr. Goodwin stated that the 100' setback between the residential property and the baseball facility
lighting will be accommodated. The tree buffer and the location and type of the fence dividing the
residential property was discussed at length. A priority will be to save all trees on the property line.
Commissioner Johnson asked if stands or bleachers would be erected and Ms. Thorne commented
that they were not in the plans at this time.
Commissioner Tate asked if the facility would be available to lease for a tournament and Ms. Thorne
said this was not an option unless, as an example, a citizen of Southlake wished to sponsor a
tournament of select teams from other cities to play the Southlake select teams. The facility would
not be leased for adult baseball tournaments.
Mr. Goodwin addressed the issue of parking. He requested that 60 stalls be included in Phase I.
Staff commented that 200 spaces were required based on the size of the building. It was
recommended after much discussion that 77 stalls be provided immediately and an additional 75
spaces be provided one year later to accommodate growth.
Public Hearing.
David Yelton, 1346 Lakeview, stated that he is on the Board of Southlake Baseball Association and
is a member of the Southlake Parks Development Corporation. He has talked to coaches and
parents active in baseball and had received strong support for this project. He noted that
Bicentennial Park now has 3 ball fields and will soon have 7 lighted parks and this has not had an
effect on people moving into the neighborhood. He commented that gangs are not an issue and that
participation in select baseball requires the parents to be intent on their child's activities. There is
no room for undesirables.
Billie Farrar, 600 W. Park Row, Arlington, said that this was a fine proposal but she disagreed with
its location. She commented that you can't grow trees to cover the lights and this facility will require
extensive lighting, The indoor facility will operate year round causing increased traffic. The outdoor
facilities will cause loud noise, traffic and lighting long hours into the night. This use is not
compatible with residential zoning. No one will choose to live next door to a baseball field. Her
property was recently zoned SF -20A at the request of the city. This facility will adversely affect her
property .
Richard Crow, 1502 Plantation, urged the Planning and Zoning Commission to extend the 200'
notification area. He commented that the applicant repeatedly used the phrase "not at this time"
rather than having a precise plan in place. He stated that opening the door for an entertainment
facility would be an attractive nuisance to the City of Southlake. He is opposed.
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Steve Skelton, 587 Shady Oaks, stated that as a resident to the north of Bicentennial Park, he is
impacted by the lights shining into his home and the noise which goes on late into the night. His
opinion as a homeowner living next to lighted baseball fields is that this proposal will be objected
to by future residents living next door to it.
Chris Lamon, 315 Eastwood Dr., property owner of this request, commented that he will lose
$80,000 with the sale of this property. He stated that this use is a good buffer between residential
and industrial. Mr. Lamon owns a construction company in Keller and one of the reasons he built
his company in Keller is because this type of business did not appeal to the City of Southlake. He
feels that the baseball facility would enhance Southlake rather than take away from it.
Mr. Goodwin commented that there were worse uses which could be put in the "I -1" Light Industrial
District. He is working on several other projects around the area and he feels that this is by far the
most appealing project he has seen. He feels this is a very good use for this property.
Rob Walton stated that this facility is not for beer drinking people who buy their ticket and plan to
enjoy the evening. The emphasis is on teaching young children and it is more classroom motivated.
Billie Farrar commented that the place to teach is in the school house. Children make lots of noise
and the parents and grandparents will make just as much noise. This is a good idea but this is the
wrong location.
Public Hearing Closed.
Chairman Wright called a recess at 9:12 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
Commissioner Arnold asked if fees would be charged to parents and Mr. Walton said there would
be a gated ticket booth charging $2.00 per adult in addition to the league fees.
Commissioner Tate asked if the S.U.P was granted could the applicant expand and add on at a later
time and Ms. Gandy explained that they would have to come before the Commission with Concept
Plan changes to do so. Any stipulations to the S.U.P. would be limited in the Motion.
Commissioner Tate commented that it would be hard to enforce restrictions placed on the S.U.P.
Commissioner Murphy reminded the Commission that the recent rezoning of the adjoining
residential property was far from unanimous. There was a lot of discussion on this property before
tonight. He commented that other uses for this property could be fire stations or sheet metal shops
and the Commission should really think about all of the other permitted uses before making a
decision.
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Commissioner Johnson stated that he is in favor of this proposal and he felt that this proposed use
is much more preferable than many other more odious uses that are allowed under "I -1" Light
Industrial District.
Chairman Wright commented that this was a very nice high quality plan but he felt it was the wrong
location for the City of Southlake.
Commissioner McGarity commented that this use was a softer use than some of the other "I -1" uses.
Commissioner Arnold commented that it was a wonderful concept but maybe the hours should be
cut back. She also had concerns about the location.
Commissioner Tate commented that this was a great facility but also questioned the location.
Motion was made requesting approval of ZA 94 -59, Specific Use Permit, subject to the Plan Review
Summary dated July 1, 1994 and including the following: a) granting substitution of a masonry
fence with a stockade fence and work with Staff to save trees located on the property line; b)
restricting hours of operation to end at 9:00 p.m.; c) prohibiting outdoor amplification or public
address system; d) prohibiting bleachers or spectator stands; e) define Concept Plan specifying
immediate installation of 77 parking stalls with the another 75 stalls constructed one year later; f)
prohibiting alcohol to be purchased or consumed on the property; and g) prepare a descriptive report
of the activities and uses of the building.
Motion: McGarity
Second: Johnson
Ayes: McGarity, Murphy, Johnson
Nays: Wright, Arnold, Hobbs, Tate
Denied: 4 -3
Agenda Item #7. ZA 94 -60. Plat Revision/Greenlee Business Park
Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy, informed the Commission that the Applicant's request is for
a Plat Revision of Lot 6 and Lot 7, Block 1, Greenlee Business Park, Phase II, and 9.177 acres of
land in the John A. Freeman Survey, Abstract No. 529, and Lot 5, Block 1, Greenlee Business Park,
Phase I, and being revised to Lot 5R and Lot 8, Block 1, Greenlee Business Park, Phase I. The
location is West of South Kimball Ave., North of East Continental Ave. The Current Zoning is "I -1"
Light Industrial District. The Land Use Category is Industrial. The Owners are E.L.F.M. Inc. and
Chris Lamon and the Applicant is Texas Baseball Center, David L. Thorne and Robert Walton,
Agents. Eight written notices were sent out within the 200' notification area and two written
responses were received in favor and one written response was opposed.
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Matt Goodwin, Project Engineer, Goodwin and Marshall, was present to represent this item.
Public Hearing.
Public Hearing Closed.
No Discussion.
Motion was made to approve ZA 94 -60 Plat Revision subject to the Plat Review Summary dated
July 1, 1994.
Motion: McGarity
Second: Arnold
Ayes: McGarity, Arnold, Murphy, Johnson, Tate and Hobbs
Nays: Wright
Approved: 6 -1
Agenda Item #8. ZA 94 -66. Rezoning Request
Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy informed the Commission that the Applicant's request is for
Rezoning a 0.50 acre tract of land situated in the A.A. Freeman Survey, Abstract No. 522. The
location is South of N. Peytonville Ave., West of Southridge Lakes Addition. The Current Zoning
is "AG" Agricultural and the Requested Zoning is "SF -20A" Single - Family Residential District. The
Land Use Category is Medium Density Residential. The Owner /Applicant is Fred R. Joyce. Seven
written responses were sent out and no written responses were received.
John Levitt, representative for the Owner /Applicant was present to represent this item.
Mr. Levitt commented that this 30' strip would be incorporated into SouthRidge Lakes Phase 7.
Public Hearing.
Public Hearing Closed.
Motion was made to approve ZA 94 -66 Rezoning Request.
Motion: Johnson
Second: Tate
Ayes: McGarity, Arnold, Murphy, Wright, Johnson, Tate and Hobbs
Nays: none
Approved: 7 -0
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Agenda Item #9. ZA 94 -67. Rezoning Request
Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy informed the Commission that the Applicant's request is for
Rezoning a 1.45 acre tract of land situated in the John A. Freeman Survey, Abstract No. 529. The
location is 2111 E. Southlake Blvd. The Current Zoning is "AG" Agricultural and the Requested
Zoning is "C -1" Neighborhood Commercial District. The Land Use Category is Mixed Use. The
Owner /Applicant is Wayne Howell. Seven written notices were sent out and one written response
was received from within the 200' notification area opposed. Six written responses were received
from outside the 200' notification area opposed.
Commissioner McGarity asked what the dimensions of the property and the Owner, Wayne Howell
stated that they were 111.22 feet frontage and 567.5 feet depth of which the highway department
owned 14.6 feet.
Wayne Howell was present to represent this item.
Mr. Howell introduced Larry Hutto, Realtor representing the buyer of the property, and Frank Putt
to discuss the intended use of the property.
Mr. Hutto explained that a dry cleaner substation service would be located in the front of the
property with a one story professional office building in the rear.
Frank Putt, #2 Palomino, Trophy Club, stated that the dry cleaner substation would basically be a
drop off station where customers would leave their clothes and the dry cleaning would be taken to
another location for the actual cleaning. No chemicals would be at the substation, only counters and
conveyors to move the clothes.
Commissioner McGarity commented that this request was another example of the streamline process
and in granting "C -1" Neighborhood Commercial District zoning the Commission is giving up the
ability and not seeing firsthand what is developing in Southlake.
Mr. Hutto said that he would agree to the specific intended use of the property for the dry cleaning
use and the office use.
Public Hearing.
George Barclay, 205 Westwood Dr., stated that his property touches the back corner of the subject
property and the "C -1" request is premature. He said that at some future time the Zembrod Ranch
will be coming before the Commission for a zoning change and Mr. Barclay feels that "C -1" zoning
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could influence how that property is zoned. This could have an ultimate negative impact on the
surrounding property owners.
Donna Schroctke, 211 Eastwood Dr., stated that she is opposed to the blanket "C -1" uses and would
rather see SP -2 to see exactly what use will be permitted. She might agree with the request if a site
plan is submitted showing the specific dry cleaning and office building use. She is also concerned
with the increased traffic.
Martha Taylor, 209 Eastwood Dr., is opposed for the same reasons as Ms. Schroctke. She also
stated that "C -1" leaves the uses open to gas stations or anything else the owner may want to put
there. She sees only a strip that could contain just about anything. She wants continuity.
Commissioner Arnold asked if the Owner /Applicant would have any problem in tabling the request
and coming back with a site plan. Chairman Wright explained the "C -1" and "S -P -1 & 2" Site Plan
District Regulations.
George Barclay, 205 Westwood Dr., commented that Telesupport Inc. owned the adjacent corner
property bordering the subject property and the zoning would dictate what use Telesupport would
decide for this property.
Wayne Howell, Owner /Applicant, requested that ZA 94 -67 be tabled to the August 4, 1994 Planning
and Zoning Meeting to give him time to prepare a Site Plan for the specific use of a dry cleaning and
office building use.
Community Development Director, Greg Last stated that Staff would advise the Applicant regarding
the Site Plan requirements.
Motion was made at the Owner /Applicant's request to table ZA 94 -67 Rezoning Request to the
August 4, 1994 Planning and Zoning Meeting and continue the public hearing.
Motion: Hobbs
Second: Tate
Ayes: McGarity, Arnold, Murphy, Wright, Johnson, Tate and Hobbs
Nays: none
Approved: 7 -0
Agenda Item #10. ZA 94-68. Rezoning and Concept Plan
Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy informed the Commission that the Applicant's request is for
rezoning and Concept Plan approval for a 30.4315 acre tract of land situated in the T.M. Hood
Survey, Abstract No. 706. The location is the East side of Shady Oaks Dr., South of W. Highland
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St. The Current Zoning is "AG" Agricultural and the Requested Zoning is "CS" Community Service
District. The Land Use Category is Medium Density Residential. The Owner /Applicant is Carroll
Independent School District. Fourteen written notices were sent out and four notices were received
opposed.
Warren Anderson, 128 E. Texas Street, Ft. Worth was present to represent this item.
Mr. Anderson explained that this would be a combination Elementary and Intermediate school
containing approximately 135,000 sq. ft. The capacity of the Elementary School would be 650
students and the Intermediate capacity would be 550 students. It would take three to four years to
reach the growth capacity. He commented that this would be a facility jointly used by the City. The
site is designed so that it can be used without accessing the schools. Soccer fields will be put in by
the city in joint utilization.
Commissioner Arnold asked if Mr. Anderson had any problems with the Plan Review Summary
dated July 1, 1994. Mr. Anderson said that item #10, the thoroughfare plan requiring the
continuation of Chapel Downs West through this property would be a problem.
Commissioner Johnson asked if there would be lighting on the soccer fields and Mr. Anderson said
that there will be only daytime use of the fields and no lighting would be installed. Commissioner
Johnson asked if there would be sufficient parking and Mr. Last said that issue would be addressed
when the Site Plan was submitted.
Commissioner Arnold asked the status of the sewer. The applicant explained that Cheatham and
Associates are working on this and the sewer will be developed as required. Mr. Last explained the
sewer lift station operation.
Public Hearing.
Steven Skelton, 587 N. Shady Oaks, pointed out that all adjacent tracts are zoned "AG" Agricultural
with residents living there. He wants reduction of evening lighting.
Mr. Last stated that although the bufferyards were shown on the plan, it was his understanding from
previous meetings with CISD personnel that they wished to request a waiver of the bufferyards and
landscaping requirements.
Hugh Shearer, 620 Shady Oaks, said that access to the school is in front of his house. Traffic going
in and out will be pointed directly at his front door. He does not want lighting in the soccer fields
and he is concerned about the noise.
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Wendy Robinson, 610 Shady Oaks, said she was not aware of the change because she was not
notified. Ms. Gandy explained that since she recently purchased her property, the TAD records did
not reflect her ownership of the property and that she needed to contact the TAD to correct their
information.
Debra Shearer, 620, Shady Oaks, commented that the entrance to the school and the bulk of the
traffic would be at the top of the hill and would be a safety issue. She suggested using the land that
was to be the soccer fields as a nature refuge.
Richard Crow, 1502 Plantation, brought up the sewer issue and asked if sewer would be made
available to developers since it apparently is being made available to the school district.
Mr. Last and Chairman Wright explained that the Trinity River Authority is working with the
schools and letting them use the capacity promised to the City of Southlake until such time as the
northern sewer is built.
Public Hearing Closed.
Commissioner Arnold commented that it was a good idea to combine the two schools together
utilizing one principle, one cafeteria, and the soccer fields.
Commissioner McGarity said the access to the south should be eliminated to avoid traffic pointing
in the direction of the Shearer house.
Commissioner Johnson stated that the hill and vertical curve should be addressed.
Motion was made recommending Rezoning and Concept Plan approval of ZA 94 -68 subject to the
Plan Review Summary dated July 1, 1994, eliminating item #10 requiring the continuation of Chapel
Downs Drive, limiting access to three curb cuts and work with staff to address sight limitations due
to grade differential at south bus lane and the driveway across the street, no lights on fields, and work
with city on traffic /road improvements and sidewalks along frontage.
Motion: Johnson
Second: Murphy
Ayes: McGarity, Arnold, Murphy, Wright, Johnson, Tate and Hobbs
Nays: none
Approved: 7 -0
Agenda Item #11, ZA 94 -69. Rezoning Request
Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy informed the Commission that the Applicant's request is for
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rezoning a 4.7 acre tract of land and a 4.742 acre tract of land situated in the Jesse G. Allen Survey,
Abstract No. 18. The location is the North side of Union Church (W. Continental Blvd.),
approximately 600' West of Davis Blvd. The Current Zoning is "I -1 "Light Industrial District and
the Requested Zoning is "SF -1A" Single - Family Residential District. The Land Use Category is
Low Density Residential /100 Year Flood Plain. The Applicant is the City of Southlake. Fifteen
written notices were sent out and three written responses were received in favor within the 200'
notification area and three written responses were received opposed within the 200' notification area.
One verbal response from within the 200' notification area was received opposed. Three written
responses were received in favor from outside the 200' notification area.
Commissioner McGarity asked staff for clarification on the flood plain running through the property.
Greg Last explained that the creek ran through the center of the property and the residential homes
would be on the West side of the creek and Existing "I -1" uses would remain on the East side of the
creek.
Public Hearing
Tom Poteet, 6700 McCoy Dr. Fort Worth, stated that there is already heavy industry at this location
and if single - family residential goes in, either the homeowners or the owners of the industries are
going to be very unhappy.
Public Hearing Closed.
Commissioner Tate stated he is opposed to residential going in next to existing industries and said
the Commission should not close their eyes to this and pretend that the industries will go away.
Motion was made recommending approval of ZA 94 -69 Rezoning Request.
Motion: Arnold
Second: McGarity
Ayes: McGarity, Arnold, Murphy, and Hobbs
Nays: Tate, Johnson, Wright
Approved: 4 -3
Agenda Item #12. ZA 94 -70, Rezoning Request
Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy informed the Commission that the Applicant's request is for
rezoning 9.836 acres, being three (3) tracts of land out of the R.R. Ester Subdivision situated in the
T.V. Mann Survey, Abstract No. 1107. The location is the East side of Sam School Road
approximately 800' North of West Dove Road. The Current Zoning is "I -1" Light Industrial
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District and the Requested Zoning is "AG" Agricultural. The Land Use Category is Mixed Use. The
Applicant is the City of Southlake. Nine written notices were sent out and no written responses were
received.
Commissioner Tate asked why the city was initiating the rezoning instead of IBM. Ms. Gandy
explained that the Land Use Plan showed the nonconformity and this was basically being done to
conform to the Land Use Plan.
Ed Waltz, Attorney for IBM, 4300 Nations Bank Plaza, Dallas, stated that IBM had no objection
to the city changing the zoning to Agricultural, however, if and when IBM wishes to develop the
property they will come before the city to change the zoning. IBM is not agreeing to leave this
property zoned Agricultural.
Public Hearing.
Public Hearing Closed.
No further discussion.
Motion was made recommending approval of ZA 94 -70 Rezoning Request.
Motion: McGarity
Second: Johnson
Ayes: McGarity, Arnold, Murphy, Wright, Johnson, Tate and Hobbs
Nays: none
Approved: 7 -0
The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 a.m.
Joe Wri t, Chairman
ATTEST:
Bobbye Shire,
Community Development Secretary
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